South Shore breweries raise a holiday toast with these 15 events

David R. Smith, The Patriot Ledger
Updated ·7 min read

The South Shore's buzzing breweries have events and special nights throughout the year, from trivia nights and live music to knitting and painting parties.

The layout of many breweries allows for activities and events most bars could not accommodate, and that's something places from Barrel House Z in Weymouth to Mayflower Brewing in Plymouth take full advantage of year-round, and especially around the holidays.

Christmas markets within the breweries allow patrons to find something for everyone while supporting local businesses and vendors, and ornament-making and cookie-decorating events allow people to put their personal touch on the season. There is even a bong-decorating night that will pair well with the cookie class for the cannabis connoisseurs in one's life.

Here are some of the special events happening at a brewery/taproom near you.

Holiday children's painting event at Untold Brewing in Hingham

Untold Brewing at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham.
Untold Brewing at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham.

  • When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9

  • Where: Untold Brewing, 96 Derby St., Hingham

  • Tickets/admission: $37 per child

  • For more information: Search "Create with Kath" on Facebook

Create with Kath will lead a step-by-step painting session for kids. The cost includes lunch for the kids. Tickets can be purchased by Venmo @createwithkath.

Mayflower Brewing Co. Hometown Holiday Marketplace

Mayflower Brewing Co. and Inebri-Art will host a holiday market featuring more than a dozen local vendors. The event is free and open to all ages. Mayflower has lots of events, in fact, from music to paint nights to a terrarium workshop.

Holiday Spirit Market at Barrel House Z

White Pine Market and Barrel House Z will host a two-day holiday market featuring small-business vendors. And go to the brewery's site to find more events − and even a running club.

Dog pictures and pints with Santa fundraiser at Stellwagen

  • When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec.10

  • Where: Stellwagen Beer Co., 100 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield

  • Tickets/admission: Dog with Santa pics are $25 each

  • For more information: Stellwagenbeer.com

Stellwagen Beer Co. invites patrons to bring their pooches to the brewery to have their pictures taken with Santa as part of a fundraiser for the Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park.

The event will include raffle items donated by local businesses, custom dog name ornaments and a wooden rocking toy raffle with items made by Don Zanetti.

Al's BBQ will be on hand from noon to 7 p.m.

And check out their site for more events from cookie decorating to knitting.

Ornament painting at Barrel House Z

Barrel House Z is holding several holiday-themed event nights this month.
Barrel House Z is holding several holiday-themed event nights this month.

Miss Lou Makes will show participants how to get a beautiful color gradient to create both a wave and a forest scene. These wood slice ornaments are not holiday specific and can be admired year-round.

Guests can bring their own food. This class is for ages 14-plus and no painting experience is required.

Santa Baby cooking-decorating class at Stellwagen

The ticket price includes six cookie designs, six cookies and all other supplies. The ticket price also includes one beer and a gift. The event is for adults only.

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Pour Painting Party at Barrel House Z

Together with local artists, participants can unleash their creativity and learn a new type of painting.

The evening is a chance to make Christmas- and holiday-themed creations using green, red silver, gold, blue or any other color.

This is pour painting, so there's no pressure, no experience and no stress.

The artists will guide guests along the whole process and provide individualized guidance. Participants can get drinks and learn how to mix paint and colors to create their own colorful, one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Ganja Night at Barrel House Z

Join South Shore Pottery Shop at Barrel House Z for an evening of DIY ceramic bong- and bowl-making for the cannabis connoisseurs in your life.

After participants paint their pieces, the creations will be kiln fired and returned to the brewery for pickup. No experience is necessary.

People can choose their own colors and themes. The pottery shop will come prepared with silk screens and transfer designs to help get participants started. Check out the shop's Instagram for pictures and inspiration.

There will also be a variety of shapes and sizes from which to choose.

A silicone sleeve and a glass bowl are included in the price of bongs. The event is 21-plus with a valid ID.

Meet and greet with the Grinch at Sour Not Sorry Brewing

  • When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17

  • Where: Sour Not Sorry, 8A Court St., Plymouth

  • Tickets/admission: Free

  • For more information: Visit Sour Not Sorry's Facebook page

The Grinch will be on hand at Sour Not Sorry Brewing to spread his Christmas sneer and pose for pictures Sunday, Dec. 17. The event is open to all ages.

Holiday house decorating at Break Rock Brewing

Break Rock Brewing will host a "gingerwood" house-making session Dec. 17.
Break Rock Brewing will host a "gingerwood" house-making session Dec. 17.

  • When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14

  • Where: Break Rock Brewing, 356 Victory Road, Quincy

  • Tickets/admission: $45

  • For more information: Breakrockbrewing.com

Gingerbread houses aren't just for kids, so Break Rock Brewing is inviting adults to get into the Christmas spirit by making their own "gingerwood house" made of pine boards and a food-safe coating of food-grade mineral oil and beeswax.

Participants will leave with an adorably decorated wooden house that they can wash and reuse for years to come.

The ticket price includes all materials.

Stellwagen Taproom Holiday Marketplace

Check out the offerings from a host of local vendors.

Gingerbread house cookie-decorating class at Stellwagen

The ticket cost includes six extra-large cookies, six mini cookies, three candy bags, a tealight, one beer and a gift. This is an adults-only event.

Ugly holiday sweater party at Vitamin Sea Brewing

Ugly sweaters and good tunes will rule the night Dec. 21 at Vitamin Sea Brewing.

The evening will include a performance by Dela and Paul of Slightly Stoopid and Aldous Collins & Company.

Vitamin Sea Brewing will unveil a special release of "Pool Water" during the event.

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Kids Christmas Paint Night at Barrel House Z

  • When: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22

  • Where: Barrel House Z, 95 Woodrock Road, Weymouth

  • Tickets/admission: $20 per child

  • For more information: Handfuloffortunes8@gmail.com

The ticket price includes all art supplies. Ticket sales are final, but anyone unable to make the event is asked to email Handful of Fortunes at Handfulof fortunes8@gmail.com.com to see if the ticket can be moved to another paint night.

Christmas Eve keg tapping and marketplace with Second Wind Brewing at Plymouth's Speedwell Tavern

  • When: 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24

  • Where: Speedwell Tavern, 47 Main St., Plymouth

  • Tickets/admission: Free

  • For more information: Speedwellplymouth.com

Speedwell Tavern in Plymouth will open Christmas Eve morning to help patrons bang out shopping for last-minute gifts.

It will also be tapping an exclusive specialty beer from Second Wind Brewing.

The first 50 visitors will snag a custom Speedwell Tavern/Second Wind nine-year anniversary coffee mug with their first pour of the specialty brew.

This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Christmas events at South Shore breweries and taprooms